I had an IPL treatment three days ago to help with rosacea flushing and broken capillaries. I expected some swelling and redness. The nurse said it would last a day or two. My face looks awful. It's extremely red, bump and itchy. I can't even apply miosturizer. It burns! I wanted something to help with the flushing and now it seems I have a bigger problem to deal with. Is it normal for skin to burn after IPL treatment? What can I do? Will my skin return to normal? Should I give it a week or two?
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Thank you for your question abrinkworth. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. I tell my patients that it is more important to find a good doctor than a good laser. This is because a good doctor can get great results with any device. Look for experience,...
Thank you for your question userOregon. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. The length of time it takes to perform a treatment is not important. What is important are the results. Different lasers have different spot sizes and speeds allowing for faster...
Thank you for your question hobbe123. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation, including redness. Isotretinoin (Accutane) is an aggressive treatment for acne which slows the skin's healing response. I wait 6-12 months after stopping Accutane before performing a laser treatment. Please...
